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Current Thoughts in String Theory

Posted by michael on from the elephants-all-the-way-down dept.

DrLudicrous writes "The NYTimes is running a nice little synopsis of the current ideas in string theory. Apparently, there is still quite a bit of disagreement about how to interpret the various theories, with some string theorists supporting a semi-deterministic worldview a la Einstein (God does not play dice), while others believe our universe is just one possibility among many, with respect to various physical parameters."

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  1. direct link by oskie · · Score: 1, Redundant

    If you like me refuse to register with NYTimes:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/02/science/space/ 02 STRI.html?ex=1063080000&en=dff6c05797550ede&ei=506 2&partner=GOOGLE

  2. Good resource by MmmmAqua · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Brian Greene wrote an excellent book, The Elegant Universe on superstring theory. It's an engaging book, and well worth the read.

    You can buy it here from Amazon.

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    Arr! The laws of physics be a harsh mistress!